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Abstract：
Stroke is a global public health concern, contributing to high rates of morbidity and mortality. In Syria, the current conflict and associated challenges have had a profound impact on healthcare infrastructure, including education and awareness programs related to stroke. An essential aspect of preventing stroke is the awareness of individuals. The study aimed to investigate factors associated with knowledge and awareness of stroke among Syrian people. A cross-sectional national representative study was conducted in Syria. The questionnaire was created on Google form and disseminated as a link through online platform social media like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter. The population of the study was divided using proportionate random sampling into the 14 governorates. A random sample was selected from each area. The STROBE reporting guideline for cross-sectional studies was followed. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the factors associated with poor knowledge of stroke. A total of 1013 Syrian adults participated in the study. With more than half of them were females (53.5%) and employed (55.6%). Significant associations were found between ability to identify at least one correct risk factor and employability status (p = 0.029), single group (p = 0.036) and smokers (p < 0.001). In addition, significant associations were found between identifying at least one correct stroke symptom and smokers (p < 0.001) and no-obese people (p = 0.048). Furthermore, younger age group (below 30 years) were significantly able to list at least one correct stroke consequence compared to the older age groups (p = 0.025). Moreover, a significantly higher number of smokers compared to non-smokers correctly identified at least one stroke consequence (p = 0.019). The study revealed that there is a relatively weak understanding of the preventable nature of stroke among Syrian population. The overall awareness is still inadequate and varies depending on lifestyle factors and employment status.
摘要：
中风是一个全球性的公共卫生问题，导致高发病率和死亡率。在叙利亚,当前的冲突和相关挑战对医疗基础设施产生了深远的影响，包括与中风相关的教育和意识计划。预防中风的一个重要方面是个体的意识。该研究旨在调查与叙利亚人中风知识和意识相关的因素。在叙利亚进行了一项全国代表性的横断面研究。问卷以谷歌形式创建，并通过Facebook等在线社交媒体作为链接传播，WhatsApp,和Twitter。使用比例随机抽样将研究人群分为14个省。从每个区域选择随机样本。遵循STROBE横断面研究报告指南。采用Logistic回归分析确定脑卒中知识知晓率低的相关因素。共有1013名叙利亚成年人参加了这项研究。其中一半以上是女性（53.5％）和就业（55.6％）。发现识别至少一个正确风险因素的能力与就业状况之间存在显着关联（p=0.029），单组(p=0.036)和吸烟者(p<0.001)。此外,发现至少一个正确的卒中症状与吸烟者(p<0.001)和非肥胖者(p=0.048)之间存在显著关联.此外，与年龄较大的组相比,年龄较小的组(30岁以下)显著能够列出至少一项正确的卒中后果(p=0.025).此外，与不吸烟者相比，吸烟者的数量明显更高，可以正确识别至少一种卒中后果（p=0.019）。研究表明，叙利亚人口对中风的可预防性质的理解相对薄弱。总体意识仍然不足，并且因生活方式因素和就业状况而异。
